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April was a bustling month for outdoor activities, delighting residents with various attractions. They enjoyed a visit to Thames Valley Adventure Playground, where they enjoyed a captivating concert. Another highlight was a visit to the newly opened air raid shelter café and tea rooms in High Wycombe. Here, residents had the opportunity to peruse memorabilia while indulging in tea and cake. The aroma of freshly baked cakes and bread filled the home, reflecting a growing trend of baking among residents. Amidst the month's festivities, the home celebrated the wedding of one of our carers, Em, with an afternoon tea. Congratulations were extended to Em & Bella. Jim one of residents had a visit from his great-grandson whilst enjoying the celebrations. We learnt it was his birthday so we all joined in to celebrate his birthday with songs and cheers. A trip down memory lane took some residents to RAF Hendon, where they immersed themselves in the museum's offerings. For one resident, the visit stirred nostalgic memories, as he had painted the building in his youth. Zoe, a student from BCA, demonstrated her artistic talents by decorating an old medication trolley, which will soon serve as a mobile shop for residents. St. George's Day was commemorated with a play written by our very own Anne Park, narrated while staff dressed up and performed for everyone's enjoyment. The day concluded with a quintessentially English treat: scones with jam and cream. We also celebrated Kelly, one of its Senior Night Carers, for her remarkable 25 years of service at Swarthmore. …
24th Apr
March has been a busy month with a sweet ending! We say farewell and thank you to the girls who have finished volunteering for the Duke of Edinburgh Award. They've been a real breath of fresh air. Zoe who is a work experience art student, worked together with Wendy to produce some very seasonable sheep! A therapeutic art class with residents. Zoe has been on placement and working on something special... watch this space for more updates! We are very fortunate that we have so many talented people at Swarthmore. Chris Brown visited and talked about his time as Mayor and then as councillor for GX. An interesting chat about council work in GX from the Christmas Lights, the common and highways. Monty, one of our Pet Therapy dogs enjoyed a fuss with residents and was keen to see the birthday card from the King as Peggy enjoyed her 100th birthday with everyone at Swarthmore. On Thursday 28th March 2024 the TVAP Community Choir invited family and TVAP friends, including residents from Swarthmore Care Home to watch (and join in with) their heartwarming Spring Singalong. We were treated to a wonderful spread, as always, of homemade treats so thank you to everyone involved with our Refreshment Branch. Crafts were available to help raise funds, largely thanks to friends from the Crafty Little Monday's group. Claire mentioned that it has been a year of emotions to see how much the group has grown together and not just progressed vocally, but accepting, including and supporting abilities. Residents and Staff celebrated Em's 21st birthday, enjoying a slice of cake and a cup of tea together. Congrats - Em. Easter bingo and a quiz - Trixie guessed the name of the chick which was Penny! Well done to all that took part. The Easter bunny came to Swarthmore ... we had some happy residents and an amazing carer (sorry bunny) that always goes that extra mile to make people smile. Throughout the month, our residents enjoyed a plethora of activities, ensuring both mental stimulation and physical well-being. Let's hope the weather improves as we move forward into April.…
1st Apr
April was a bustling month for outdoor activities, delighting residents with various attractions. They enjoyed a visit to Thames Valley Adventure Playground, where they enjoyed a captivating concert. Another highlight was a visit to the newly opened air raid shelter café and tea rooms in High Wycombe. Here, residents had the opportunity to peruse memorabilia while indulging in tea and cake. The aroma of freshly baked cakes and bread filled the home, reflecting a growing trend of baking among residents. Amidst the month's festivities, the home celebrated the wedding of one of our carers, Em, with an afternoon tea. Congratulations were extended to Em & Bella. Jim one of residents had a visit from his great-grandson whilst enjoying the celebrations. We learnt it was his birthday so we all joined in to celebrate his birthday with songs and cheers. A trip down memory lane took some residents to RAF Hendon, where they immersed themselves in the museum's offerings. For one resident, the visit stirred nostalgic memories, as he had painted the building in his youth. Zoe, a student from BCA, demonstrated her artistic talents by decorating an old medication trolley, which will soon serve as a mobile shop for residents. St. George's Day was commemorated with a play written by our very own Anne Park, narrated while staff dressed up and performed for everyone's enjoyment. The day concluded with a quintessentially English treat: scones with jam and cream. We also celebrated Kelly, one of its Senior Night Carers, for her remarkable 25 years of service at Swarthmore. …
24th April
March has been a busy month with a sweet ending! We say farewell and thank you to the girls who have finished volunteering for the Duke of Edinburgh Award. They've been a real breath of fresh air. Zoe who is a work experience art student, worked together with Wendy to produce some very seasonable sheep! A therapeutic art class with residents. Zoe has been on placement and working on something special... watch this space for more updates! We are very fortunate that we have so many talented people at Swarthmore. Chris Brown visited and talked about his time as Mayor and then as councillor for GX. An interesting chat about council work in GX from the Christmas Lights, the common and highways. Monty, one of our Pet Therapy dogs enjoyed a fuss with residents and was keen to see the birthday card from the King as Peggy enjoyed her 100th birthday with everyone at Swarthmore. On Thursday 28th March 2024 the TVAP Community Choir invited family and TVAP friends, including residents from Swarthmore Care Home to watch (and join in with) their heartwarming Spring Singalong. We were treated to a wonderful spread, as always, of homemade treats so thank you to everyone involved with our Refreshment Branch. Crafts were available to help raise funds, largely thanks to friends from the Crafty Little Monday's group. Claire mentioned that it has been a year of emotions to see how much the group has grown together and not just progressed vocally, but accepting, including and supporting abilities. Residents and Staff celebrated Em's 21st birthday, enjoying a slice of cake and a cup of tea together. Congrats - Em. Easter bingo and a quiz - Trixie guessed the name of the chick which was Penny! Well done to all that took part. The Easter bunny came to Swarthmore ... we had some happy residents and an amazing carer (sorry bunny) that always goes that extra mile to make people smile. Throughout the month, our residents enjoyed a plethora of activities, ensuring both mental stimulation and physical well-being. Let's hope the weather improves as we move forward into April.…
1st April
April was a bustling month for outdoor activities, delighting residents with various attractions. They enjoyed a visit to Thames Valley Adventure Playground, where they enjoyed a captivating concert. Another highlight was a visit to the newly opened air raid shelter café and tea rooms in High Wycombe. Here, residents had the opportunity to peruse memorabilia while indulging in tea and cake. The aroma of freshly baked cakes and bread filled the home, reflecting a growing trend of baking among residents. Amidst the month's festivities, the home celebrated the wedding of one of our carers, Em, with an afternoon tea. Congratulations were extended to Em & Bella. Jim one of residents had a visit from his great-grandson whilst enjoying the celebrations. We learnt it was his birthday so we all joined in to celebrate his birthday with songs and cheers. A trip down memory lane took some residents to RAF Hendon, where they immersed themselves in the museum's offerings. For one resident, the visit stirred nostalgic memories, as he had painted the building in his youth. Zoe, a student from BCA, demonstrated her artistic talents by decorating an old medication trolley, which will soon serve as a mobile shop for residents. St. George's Day was commemorated with a play written by our very own Anne Park, narrated while staff dressed up and performed for everyone's enjoyment. The day concluded with a quintessentially English treat: scones with jam and cream. We also celebrated Kelly, one of its Senior Night Carers, for her remarkable 25 years of service at Swarthmore. …
24th April
March has been a busy month with a sweet ending! We say farewell and thank you to the girls who have finished volunteering for the Duke of Edinburgh Award. They've been a real breath of fresh air. Zoe who is a work experience art student, worked together with Wendy to produce some very seasonable sheep! A therapeutic art class with residents. Zoe has been on placement and working on something special... watch this space for more updates! We are very fortunate that we have so many talented people at Swarthmore. Chris Brown visited and talked about his time as Mayor and then as councillor for GX. An interesting chat about council work in GX from the Christmas Lights, the common and highways. Monty, one of our Pet Therapy dogs enjoyed a fuss with residents and was keen to see the birthday card from the King as Peggy enjoyed her 100th birthday with everyone at Swarthmore. On Thursday 28th March 2024 the TVAP Community Choir invited family and TVAP friends, including residents from Swarthmore Care Home to watch (and join in with) their heartwarming Spring Singalong. We were treated to a wonderful spread, as always, of homemade treats so thank you to everyone involved with our Refreshment Branch. Crafts were available to help raise funds, largely thanks to friends from the Crafty Little Monday's group. Claire mentioned that it has been a year of emotions to see how much the group has grown together and not just progressed vocally, but accepting, including and supporting abilities. Residents and Staff celebrated Em's 21st birthday, enjoying a slice of cake and a cup of tea together. Congrats - Em. Easter bingo and a quiz - Trixie guessed the name of the chick which was Penny! Well done to all that took part. The Easter bunny came to Swarthmore ... we had some happy residents and an amazing carer (sorry bunny) that always goes that extra mile to make people smile. Throughout the month, our residents enjoyed a plethora of activities, ensuring both mental stimulation and physical well-being. Let's hope the weather improves as we move forward into April.…
1st April